Dress Code and Etiquette

2014 Western Alamance NJROTC NAVY BALL

October 17th 1830 at the Alamance Country Club

Navy Ball

• Celebrating the 239th “Birthday” of the Navy October 13th 1775 when our Navy was founded.

• Formal, Elegant Ball including:– Receiving Line– Naval Ceremony– Dinner– Dancing

REMEMBER!!!

• THIS IS NOT PROM, Rules and regulations are set and you as a cadet or guest WILL follow all rules given.

• This is a formal MILITARY BALL not your regular school dance.

Must wear Uniform at all times No boutonniere Must have a proper haircut and clean

shaved No piercings! Wearing medals and other awards are

optional but not recommended Neat and pressed. No boots or street shoes.

Haircut

Black bowtie only

No braids

No boots

No piercing

No styled hair for cadets when in uniform

Dress must be a LONG gown (at or below knee length) Slits up to knee allowed Back of dress must be above the small of the back No excessive cleavage or Strapless One strap dresses are O.K. but must stay up! No sheer (see-through) parts or sections of dress that

reveal inappropriate areas (i.e. cleavage, midriff, thighs)

DO NOT take off footwear (females may once dancing begins.)

If unsure about dress, bring in a picture of you in it to show to Instructors

Too much cleavage

Too high of a slit on the dress

Too short, too much cleavage

Strapless

Too much back exposed

Too high of slit on dress, to much back exposed

Too short

TooHigh slit

See throughCleavage

Strapless

Too exposed

Too shortStrapless

Lady’s Attire

• Think Elegant / Not Trashy• Wear something that you will be comfortable

in during all portions of the evening’s events.– Receiving Line– Pictures– Dinner– Dancing

• If it looks like lingerie, you are going home!

Bringing a Guest

• You are responsible for your guest’s conduct• Must have approval from Instructor’s• No JROTC drop outs• Must be a person in H.S.• Guest/parent consent forms required.• Seniors this is your last WAHS Navy Ball.

Must have a BLACK tuxedo or suit Must wear a tie or bowtie. NO sneakers or street shoes Black dress shoes only NO baggy clothing Jacket worn during formal portion (may

remove for dance.) Clean shave or properly trimmed beard

and haircut

Black tux only

No street shoes

Black tux only

NO STUBBLE – Either a Neatly trimmed beard or Clean shaven.

Faddish Hair

Tie must remain tied.

Be on time! Receiving Line opens at 6:30pm

Female must be on the side of honor (right side)

Cadet should introduce them self and their dates: “I am (rank)(name), This is my date (name)” & complimentary statement.

Shake hands with the Commanders & Guest of Honor

Complimentary Statement should be a statement about your date that would give those in the receiving line a chance to start a conversation.

Should be something that your mother would be proud of your date for.

Example: I am Cadet Ensign Smith, this is my date Jane Doe. She plays first chair flute with the Western Alamance Band.

Or: I am Cadet Ensign Smith, this is my date Jane Doe and she intends to attend Duke University and study psychology.

The food is a buffet, but don’t be greedy One plate at a time. Use silverware, not hands

No Public Displays of Affection (i.e. kissing or sitting on laps)

No chewing gum at any time NO DRAMA leave it at the door NO foul language Do not sit on tables or window ledges. Find

a chair!

Gentlemen should hold open doors for ladies.

Gentlemen should help the ladies with their seats.

Wait until the entire table has returned from the buffet before you start eating.

Use proper manners. When a lady leaves the table, the

gentlemen at the table should stand. When a lady returns to the table, the

gentlemen should stand.

NO DIRTY DANCING (i.e. grinding, sandwiching, freaking)

Keep your feet on the floor NO moshing (pushing & shoving) NO being lifted onto shoulders or carried

around by anyone at any time Be respectful to any and all instructors,

chaperones, and fellow dancers

BAD DANCING

BAD DANCING

GOOD DANCING

GOOD DANCING

NO DRAMA!!!

ENJOY THE BALL